Death Toll From Tropical Depression Usman Floods, Landslides Grows

Death Toll From Tropical Depression Usman Floods, Landslides Grows

Eighty-five are now believed to be dead and at least twenty missing after landslides and floods triggered by tropical depression Usman devastated the Bicol region of the Philippines on Saturday, December 29.

Video from San Miguel in the Bicol region shows a swiftly moving river overflowing its banks on Saturday.

The storm made landfall in Eastern Samar the same day but soon after weakened into a low-pressure area, Philippine news site Rappler.com reported.

Philippine officials told the Inquirer on Wednesday that they are struggling to reach affected communities and bring relief.